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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2.
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Security |
Release Notes |
2008-09-24
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3.
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Security |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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KauthORama
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Prints each Kauth request, illustrating how Kauth interacts with high-level operations, like copying files.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2007-04-30
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Kerberos GSS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Kerberos GSS-API Sample
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Security |
Sample Code |
2008-06-04
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Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
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Security |
Articles |
2007-02-05
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Kernel Authorization
(HTML)
TN2127: Describes the kernel authorization (kauth) subsystem and its associated KPI.
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Technical Notes |
2007-01-16
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Keychain Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for managing passwords for multiple users and databases. Replaced by Keychain Services.
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Security |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Keychain Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document explains how to use Keychain Services to store and retrieve passwords.
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Security |
Guides |
2009-03-12
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Keychain Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Keychain Services API, used to create, find, modify, and delete keychain items.
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Security |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations
(HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
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Security |
Articles |
2007-09-04
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Mac OS X and root access
(HTML)
QA1013: Describes how to enable root access in Mac OS X.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth
(HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
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Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Mac OS X Server File Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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MoreIsBetter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Library providing indispensable wrapers and workarounds for many areas of Mac OS programming.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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NameAndPassword
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
NameAndPassword is a SFAuthorizationPluginView subclass example.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
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NetworkAuthentication
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates authentication with Open Directory APIs and GSSAPI
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Security |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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NullAuthPlugin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use this as a template for writing an authorization plugin, or as a tool to debug the authorization process.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2007-10-26
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OS Services Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
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Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
(HTML)
QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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QISA
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of writing an Internet setup assistant for traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2003-05-15
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Running At Login
(HTML)
TN2228: Describes how to write code that's coordinated with the login process.
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-05-23
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Secure Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating a Secure Sockets Layer session over any transport layer.
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Security |
Reference |
2004-08-31
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Security Credentials
(HTML)
( )
QA1277: Discusses AuthorizationCopyRights and the relationship between Authorization Services, authorization sessions, Security Server, credentials, and the credentials cache.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-06
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Security Foundation Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Security Foundation framework for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Security Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for protecting information.
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Security |
Reference |
2008-03-12
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Security Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating views and dialogs relating to authorization, certificates, and keychains.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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Security Interface Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security Interface framework.
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Security |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Security Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security framework.
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Security |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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SecurityInterface Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types found in the Security Interface framework.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFAuthorization Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to restrict a user's access to particular features in a Mac OS X application or daemon.
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Security |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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SFAuthorizationPluginView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class an authorization plug-in uses to display a custom view within the Apple-supplied authorization views.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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SFAuthorizationView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a lock icon that indicates a user interface has restricted access.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificatePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays one or more certificates in a panel or sheet.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificateTrustPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables the user to edit the trust settings in a certificate.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificateView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays the contents of a certificate.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFChooseIdentityPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows a user to select an identity from a list.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFKeychainSavePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a sheet or panel that allows the user to create a keychain.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFKeychainSettingsPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a panel or sheet that allows users to change their keychain settings.
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Security |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Smart Card Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
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Security |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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SSLSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains examples showing how to use SecureTransport.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Stay away from custom Authorization dialogs
(HTML)
()
QA1199: Explains why you shouldn't create a custom authorization dialog.
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Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
()
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server
(HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
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Security |
Articles |
2004-09-27
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What are snag keys in Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW35: Explains Open Firmware snag keys, including examples of their function.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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ABPresence
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Displays a list of all the people in your Address Book and their iChat status.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-08-04
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Deploying Mac OS X Server for High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X Server for computational clustering.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-10-04
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File System Events Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how applications can detect changes in the file system.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-03-11
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File-System Performance Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Guidelines for improving the performance of file-related code.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-07-07
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Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
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Storage |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Mac OS X Server Glossary
(PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
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Storage |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
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Storage |
Technical Notes |
2007-03-23
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SampleFilterScheme
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple filter scheme which passes all operations through to its provider unchanged.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
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SMARTQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to access and use S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionality
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-05-30
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Spotlight
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample code that shows how to write Spotlight Importers.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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SpotlightAPI
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Some small sample programs that Show how to use the Spotlight API in your programs.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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VolumeToBSDNode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
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Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan 2 Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
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Storage |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xsan API commands.
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Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Tuning Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Xsan storage to maximize application performance.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-10-04
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Xserve G5 PCI Hardware RAID Card
(PDF)
Explains how to install the card in an Xserve G5 and how to set up a RAID volume.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve G5 Using the Hardware RAID PCI Card
(PDF)
Explains how to use the software provided with the Hardware RAID PCI Card to configure and manage RAID operations.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve RAID User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to install the Xserve RAID system, connect it to a host system, and configure RAID storage.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve RAID Using RAID Admin 1.2 and Disk Utility
(PDF)
Explains how to use RAID Admin, Fibre Channel Utility, and Disk Utility to configure and monitor Xserve RAID systems.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Apple Type Services for Fonts Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to access fonts using the ATS-based font management API. Includes implementing the Fonts window.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Apple Type Services for Fonts Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for ATS-based font access and management.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-11
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ATSUI Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to lay out, process, and draw Unicode text.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-07-10
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ATSUI Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for rendering Unicode-encoded text with advanced typographic features.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-28
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ATSUIDirectAccessDemo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some basic manipulations of the ATSUI DirectAccess api.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Attributed Strings Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use attributed strings, which manage attributes of character strings or individual characters.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2007-06-04
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BasicInputMethod
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
An input method implemented as a text service component for Mac OS X.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Carbon Core Release Notes
(HTML)
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Text & Fonts |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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CFAttributedString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an immutable character string and its associated attributes.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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CFMutableAttributedString Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable character string and associated set of attributes.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2009-05-06
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Connecting the Font Menu in Interface Builder 3
(HTML)
QA1571: How to connect and configure the Font/Format menus in Interface Builder 3.
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Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2008-01-21
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Converting to Precomposed Unicode
(HTML)
()
QA1235: Describes how to convert a string to precomposed Unicode.
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Text & Fonts |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-07
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Core Text Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to do text layout and font-related operations using the Core Text programming interfaces.
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Text & Fonts |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Core Text Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an API providing text and font services.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-12-04
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Core Text String Attributes Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the string attributes recognized by Core Text.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-01
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Core Text Utilities Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes general Core Text functions and data types.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-04-21
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CoreTextArc
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Illustrates the use of fonts, lines, and runs in a CoreText text drawing Carbon application.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2007-06-04
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CoreTextTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to handle the CoreText objects to display text.
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Text & Fonts |
Sample Code |
2006-12-19
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CTFont Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a representation of a font.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-06-29
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CTFontCollection Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of fonts.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2007-05-16
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CTFontDescriptor Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a dictionary that fully specifies a font.
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Text & Fonts |
Reference |
2008-10-15
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